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BV06 MXO

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,269 mi
Last recorded123,269 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 MXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 121,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,825 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 115,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 111,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 105,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 99,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 May 2016 99,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,756 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 92,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 86,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 74,590 miles

NEARSIDEFRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT CUT ON THE OUTER WALL

Fail 24 May 2012 74,590 miles

NEARSIDEFRONT TYRE HAS A SLIGHT CUT ON THE OUTER WALL

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 48,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,446 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 35,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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BV06 MXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV06 MXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV06 MXO registered?

BV06 MXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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